Grandson recital and steam

Hello and thank you for the lovely comments last time.....seems blogger is now not notifying us when we get a comment to approve.....but I will check and approve as soon as I can myself xo Yes another Granny square blanket for someone 

Back knitting that sock from a year ago and watching final episodes of  "The Last Kingdom" have you seen this?  Watching via Netflix 

On Monday I caught a train into the city 

That night I enjoyed a spicy cup of herbal tea 

Very spicy lol 

On Tuesday arvo I caught a tram to Rex's pad and he was driving me and his partner Jason to....

Grandson Sebastian Secondary college music recital with a difference....This girl had a lovely voice 

Batty on one of his guitars doing real well alone 

And rocking it out on his other guitar 

There was also a heavy metal band which are really good 

And a drummer or 2 did solo's 

And another solo guitarist....great night we had 

Youtube videos to enjoy if you like lol 

In our local city mag this item looked interesting.....a real treehouse in the plan of works.....

Our town hall, thought I would add to my Instagram snaps 

Yes another Granny square happening.....keeps me sane at night 

Paul joined me late Wednesday and on Thursday we took a trip to the zoo 

Of course the lions were sleeping but looking cuddly 

But the Snow Leopard was up and about 

Think he/she may be a bit snarly lol 

Lemur enjoying some snacks provided by zoo for people to hand out 

And very hard to see here but there is a very  young gorilla with its Mum 

Plenty of bamboo trees around their enclosure 

On our way back my Sis Jule rang me and we caught up with them for a quick bite....Chris her oldest boy (she has 5 of them) and Carl.....hello Jule lol 

Yesterday (Friday) we went here for a look 

And this is all you will see as I took no inside photos.....interesting though 

And last night at the Southern Cross station something was coming.......

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Yes steamrail with one of their trains, R711 

Loved being able to be there and take a few snaps....

Uncoupling the engine 

So it could steam to the front of the carriages 

Getting ready to head off on a 2 night journey....many people excited to spend the night on the train.....that will be me one day......

Diesel and steam side by side.....although a bit of info lets you know Oil

 Several of the previous modifications (notably the Lempor exhaust and power reverser) have been removed by Steamrail Victoria however it retains oil firing.  As of January 2012, R 711 has been certified for mainline use and has received a striking new livery of blue with gold stripe, reminiscent of the VR 'Spirit of Progress' era and the long-lost S-class pacific steam locomotives associated with that train

Now a couple of  youtube videos to enjoy xoxoxo

TOOT TOOT and love to you all out there xoxoxo

Last few days

Don't you just love this rainbow candle?  It smells fantastic and was a belated gift to me from my dear friend Lanie ♥♥

We have been a bit more serious on the low carb scene since xmas......loved these pork ribs and cabbage fry 

Paul has been enjoying a puzzle book from Ray and Lauren ☺☺

Yes I am still working on that crochet sock 

and knitted sock.....think my mojo has left for sure 

On Sunday we went back to the city to stay the night and went across the river to have a coffee 

View from our seats back to our little building in the middle.....after a walk we the caught a tram 

Ended up in St Kilda Beach and there is Luna Park's face info here  Opened in 1912 

The scenic railway climbing up the top 

Coming around the corner in the distance 

and down one of many hills.......

We did not go inside the park but enjoyed a good walk looking out to the bay 

In popular Acland Street plenty of shops here.....we had a bite for tea and headed back to city

We took an evening walk along the Yarra and back again 

Lots of walking and lovely lights coming on along the river.....next morning we were up early.....

To pick up my older grandboys....Batty here with me 

and Brandon......they both were going for their learners but poor Brando had a certificate problem so doing his next Monday......Batty can now drive with anyone game enough lol Amazing they are 16 and almost 19 oh dear I feel old.

And Dante'came out to say goodbye as we were leaving their house 

by Dante'.......no pics of my dear Sarah but will see her and the young grandies on Sunday....April turns 2 ♥♥

Last night back home a quick spaghetti bolognese made with these noodles and YUM 

Today is Tuesday and we have quite a few appointments and look forward to a trip back down on Sunday to a park ☺☺